Bangor man dies after falling head-first off roof at Old Town construction site

Brian Feulner | BDN

Brian Feulner | BDN

According to an officer on the scene, there was an accidental death at a plaza in Old Town where a Sun Tan City is located. Police tape was located around an area in front of a construction site next to the tanning salon.

Brian Feulner | BDN

Brian Feulner | BDN

According to an officer on the scene, there was an accidental death at a plaza in Old Town where a Sun Tan City is located. Police tape was located around an area in front of a construction site next to the tanning salon.

The initial investigation indicated that the victim was working with a crew that was installing a roof on an addition to an existing commercial building.

He lost his balance and fell head-first more than 15 feet to the concrete below, Hashey said. Efforts to revive the man were not successful and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

The investigation will continue with assistance from the State Medical Examiner’s Office, Hashey said. Police will also be working with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration on the investigation.

According to an officer at the scene, the incident is considered an accidental death.

Old Town Police were assisted by members of the Orono Police Department and the Maine State Police.